inevitable
Americanadjective
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unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; fated.
an inevitable conclusion.
- Synonyms:
- ineluctable, unavoidable
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sure to occur, happen, or come; unalterable.
The inevitable end of human life is death.
noun
adjective
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unavoidable
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sure to happen; certain
noun
Other Word Forms
- inevitability noun
- inevitableness noun
- inevitably adverb
- quasi-inevitable adjective
Etymology
Origin of inevitable
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word inēvītābilis; in- 3, evitable
Example Sentences
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Contingency plans have been put in place by hospital trusts, but some disruption appears inevitable.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
“Tesla’s story has evolved. The headlines are focused on robo-this and tera-that, but we maintain an unwavering belief in the inevitable transition to electric transport,” wrote Cannacord analyst George Gianarikas in a Monday report.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
It is perhaps inevitable that “Western Star” will be compared to Tracy Daugherty’s acclaimed biography, which appeared in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
She doesn’t foresee outright shortages just yet but rising costs seem inevitable given competition with Asia for supplies.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
In France, a land of love affairs, this explanation—that the Mona Lisa was kidnapped by a would-be lover—seemed logical, maybe even inevitable.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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